Earlier today, we broke the news about how Delta Award Redemption Charts Were Released, but didn’t get to go into much detail, so now going back and taking a look at them here’s a rundown on their Economy Redemptions. First, if you haven’t already you can view the 2015 Award Chart Here. Delta is claiming that of…
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New Delta Award Redemption Charts Released
Delta recently announced that they were switching to a revenue based loyalty program. They previously announced their earning structure, but they did not announce their redemption charts and were going to do so later this year. Of the 44 Award level pricing changes, more than 95% are decreases. View the 2015 Award Chart Here. However,…
Corroborated – Delta To Announce Changes At High Noon Thursday
My sources close to Delta SkyMiles indicate that at High Noon Thursday, Delta will announce their award chart changes earlier than anticipated. This is great news on the surface, because as I shared on the Rudy Maxa show, we need to see the full equation to make the right determination on the award chart changes.…
New Delta Award Charts For 2015 Coming Soon
About a week ago we shared that major changes were coming to Delta’s loyalty program and a few more that they didn’t announce here and here. Then the next day we shared how the changes would impact the typical frequent flyer. It turns out they only released half of the equation at the time, which I…
Delta Quietly Changes Paid Upgrade Program
Delta recently updated their paid standby upgrade program March 1st. One of the major changes is that they are allowing paid upgrades on more fare classes now, however those on cheaper fares will be forced to pay a higher upgrade fee. Before you would only upgrade on a K+ fare, but now they are adding paid…
New Delta Platinum Medallion Choice Benefit Selection Options
As of March 1st, the new Delta Choice benefits are live giving Platinum and Diamond Medallions the choice to decide what they want to redeem for. These are for members who qualified for status for 2014 and have not yet selected their benefits yet, as well as those who have already re-qualified for 2015 status.…
How To Earn Triple Points on all Delta Flight Purchases
Last week, Delta announced a program change to their SkyMiles program on how you’ll earn and redeem miles. Instead of being based on the distance flown, it will now be based on how much you spend on the flights. With that, there are still other ways to earn Delta SkyMiles not through flying and one…
Add Free One-Way Delta Flight To Award Tickets
As many people continue to redeem their hard earned SkyMiles as a result of the news of Delta’s changes come January 1, 2015, it is important to remember that you can add a free one-way onto an international award ticket. What better way to maximize award tickets than to get an additional free flight out…
Delta’s A330 With New Flat-Bed Seats To Seattle–Best Flight To Seattle
Anytime I look for a flight, I always, always pay attention to the aircraft type. It can make or break your experience. Like the time I flew back from Los Angeles to Atlanta and was upgraded at the gate to a lie-flat Business Elite seat on Delta’s old A330 plane. The flight wouldn’t have been…
How Delta’s 2015 SkyMiles Program Will Impact You
Last night we announced that new SkyMiles changes were coming today and they are finally announced. They are switching to a revenue based program for earning and redeeming miles. The changes, which take effect on January 1, 2015, mean that customers will now earn miles toward Award Travel based on their ticket price versus distance flown, and…
Major Delta Changes Coming Tomorrow- Switching to a Revenue Based Earning/Redemption Program
Per InsideFlyer, Delta will unveil changes to its SkyMiles program tomorrow (Wednesday) as they switch to a revenue based program for earning and redeeming miles. The changes, which take effect on January 1, 2015, are meant to more generously reward those customers who spend more with the airline while making it easier for all SkyMiles…
Delta Flight Bypasses Immigration at New York’s JFK
Delta flight 3 from London-New York (JFK) earlier this week landed at Terminal 4 but somehow the passengers were let into the domestic terminal without having to go through customs or immigration. According to this CBS News story, Delta Air Lines said that “a small number of customers off Delta flight 3 from London to New…
Most Important Amenity When Traveling With Kids; Planes With Changing Tables In Delta’s Fleet
Arguably the most important in-flight amenity for parents traveling with small kids (if you can call it that) is often the most elusive and hard to find. Until now, at least onboard Delta flights. Have you ever been on a flight with your child and had an urgent need to change the baby? I have…
A Delta 360 Experience…
I recently received a rather smart looking letter from Delta via FedEx inviting me to their new 360 program…in fact my wife received the letter while I was away on business. Since I spent $115,000 plus last year and hold a Delta Reserve card, I was excited to be recognized but I thought to myself…
Feedback On Delta’s New Business Elite Menu From Atlanta
Take a look at what people are saying about the new Delta Business Elite menu in this post. A few weeks ago we shared how Delta had launched new BusinessElite dining options from Atlanta as part of their new Linton Hopkins Menu. The news brought out the skeptics, but now there first hand reader reports from readers…
Delta Companion Certificate Fine Print – Questions And Answers
The other week I shared How To Use Delta’s Companion Certificate For A Free Flight. The companion certificate is a great way to save a lot of money on travel with Delta, but its important to know the fine print. We’ll take you through the fine print of the companion certificate that comes with the…
Delta Launches New Medallion Signature Cocktails Inflight
Delta is launching their Medallion Signature Cocktail Series with four new cocktails representing their four Medallion levels: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Medallion Signature Cocktails are available for purchase for all customers seated in coach (Medallion members can use Have One On Us coupons). However, they are complimentary for all passengers in First Class and BusinessElite…
Delta Offering Double Medallion Qualifying Miles to/from Seattle
Now through December 31, 2014, Delta is offering double miles and double MQM’s to/from Seattle with this targeted promotion. Per the terms and conditions, only residents of the State of Washington, as determined by the address on file for your SkyMiles account, are eligible for this promotion. Here’s How The Offer Works: Register today, then book…
Review of Delta’s New Sky Club Enhanced Food Choices
I was passing through Atlanta today on my way back to New York, and had about 45 minutes to spare, so decided I would head to the Delta SkyClub at A17 which is one of the locations that is testing the new added amenities and food that Delta announced. Test products and services include: •…
Delta Updates Platinum Medallion Promotion (Targeted)
Last month, I wrote about a promotion in which Delta was giving away Platinum Medallion status for those who flew one round-trip in “BusinessElite”. While, Delta markets some of their domestic flights that continue on with the same flight number as BusinessElite. For instance, someone posted on Flyertalk they booked a one-way “BusinessElite” ticket from New…